Forklift Driver

International Paper•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver safely and efficiently operates gas- or electric-powered tow motors, lift trucks, hand trucks, and lifts to load, unload, move, stack, or haul raw materials, in-process materials, products, and finished goods in support of receiving, shipping, and production operations. The role is based at 3700 Display Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, and pays $20.27. The driver is expected to maintain a good safety and attendance record, meet daily productivity and quality goals, keep assigned work areas clean, and follow site-wide GMP policies. The role requires the ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as necessary. The driver may be assigned to assist in any department to support operational efficiency. Physical activity includes constant standing, walking, and sitting; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; and occasional reaching and crouching. The driver must lift 1–30 pounds daily and up to 50 pounds infrequently, and get on and off forklifts approximately 20 times per day.

Requirements

Possess a valid powered industrial operators permit.
Complete and pass advanced forklift certification testing.
Demonstrate knowledge and proven use of forklift-operator-specific safety and operational rules and regulations.
Demonstrate the ability to operate portable scanner equipment as needed.
Complete and maintain training associated with battery-changing equipment (Multi Shifter).
Understand and follow battery maintenance and safety processes, including checking and adding water, logging battery status, and properly disconnecting batteries.
Complete and maintain training associated with Mac and Wultec wrappers.
Demonstrate the ability to follow dock safety procedures and correctly use dock locks, dock levelers, wheel chocks, trailer jacks, glad hand locks, and dock safety visuals.
Be able to understand and validate bills of lading and packing slips for inbound shipments, departures, and movement of goods.
Be able to identify and report quality issues and shortages.
Have the judgment and understanding to safely accept and complete job assignments and take direction.
Be able to coordinate 2 to 3 other drivers and/or clerks in an isolated building or area.
Be able to add and subtract units of measure, read and copy figures, and count and record figures.
Be able to apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions and deal with problems regarding forklift function.
Be able to work 40 hours per week and overtime as necessary.
Be able to lift 1–30 pounds daily and up to 50 pounds infrequently.
Be able to get on and off forklifts approximately 20 times per day.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial vehicles and other material-handling equipment to move materials and goods for receiving, shipping, and production.
Maintain a good safety and attendance record.
Meet daily productivity and quality goals.
Keep assigned work areas clean and follow site-wide GMP policies.
Work 40 hours per week and overtime as necessary.
Assist in any department as needed to support overall operational efficiency.
Use portable scanner equipment as needed.
Maintain battery equipment and follow proper battery maintenance and safety processes.
Operate Mac and Wultec wrappers after completing and maintaining associated training.
Follow dock safety procedures and correctly use dock safety tools.
Understand and validate inbound shipment, departure, and goods-movement documents, including bills of lading and packing slips.
Identify and report quality issues and shortages.
Safely accept and complete assignments, take direction, and coordinate 2 to 3 other drivers and/or clerks in an isolated building or area.